I just aquired a 1980 Notchback for practicly nothing. It has 40k on it a 2.3/4speed the 2.3 sounds like it has a spun rod bearing but i had drove the car before it started knocking and it drove perferctly.. Somone has already put 5.0 springs on the front and it has a new rack and pinion. No power steering no power brakes and no A/C. Body is in very good condition other than a dent in the passenger side fender from a deer and the paint is only a couple years old. Basicly have about $100 in it so far.. Anyway I know a guy parting out an 88 T-Bird 5.0/AOD and will sell the motor/tranny and anything attached to both (mounts,manifolds,harness etc) for $300. The motor runs good has around 100k on it. Anyway i am thinking of this setup for a swap but need to know if i'd be better to ditch the EFI for a 4bbl intake and carb? would this save alot of times/trouble? I just want somthing fast that looks good not to worried about economy this will not be a daily driver maybe drove 20/40 miles a week at the very most. Also is the Tbird 5.0 an HO motor or is it the same as the truck motor and not worth messing with? any idea's/sugestions on this would be great. I am wanting to try to keep it cheap for now at least cheap as far as getting it back on the road then i will be alost more inspired to start spending $ on aftermarket.. Also i have no need to worry about smog equiptment on this thing eaither as i do not have emmision testings in my area.